"Th-things are getting more and m-more closer to the coming day... I'm a-afraid but it seems I've b-been making more progress than I h-have in a while."
"All of th-the crew's gear is in proper o-order and up to snuff, the Submarine n-now has a backup engine in case the Librarian and h-his forces somehow takes down th-the main engine. If it g-goes down, we at least c-can stick to the battle a little longer, and we n-need any measure to keep the fight that's t-to come going."
"Though it s-seems I haven't been k-keeping an eye on my own health once again... It's a b-bit of a surprising issue when I-Ive has to stop me from overworking myself a-again. They r-rarely have much to say, b-but they almost always get the point across without so m-much as a word. And th-they're right. If I don't t-take care of myself, I will h-have no chance handling myself when th-the day finally arrives. I'll g-get some rest after this entry."
"All th-this focus on work has m-me realized I h-haven't had a chance to just take some time to see R-Raz, busy as sh-she is helping with the Airship's w-work. P-perhaps after all this is over and done w-with, some time o-off with her is i-in order..."
"Ack! Shoot, w-wait a second!" *Lio, embarrassed that in his tired state, realized he was saying stuff that is more of a personal thought th-than mission related, hurries over to turn off the recording, face beet red as he turns off the recording.*